Need a backrest after yesterday
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Tourer
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From: Upper Ohio
Need a backrest after yesterday
After yesterdays 911 run and getting up this morning, I have decided I need a drivers back rest for my 05 Electra Glide Standard. I looked quickly at ebay and checked the Harley site. Does anyone have any info on a good one at a good price? Thanks.
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Back rest never helped me... Poor riding posture will cause lower back pain.. Spinal compression and curved lower back will cause pain.. The back rest you can press your back up against but you'll have to adjust your riding style if you really want to get rid of back stress and pain!!
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: New York
The adjustable rider backrest is by far the single best addition I have made to my King. I've got several herniated discs and spinal stenosis as well as arthritis in my back. I don't ride without it. Just bite the bullet and order the parts. Save some dough, order it from Chicago HD (20% off). I asked my local stealer for a discount and he laughed and told me they had bills to pay. Told them so did I and walked out and ordered it from Chicago. Funny thing... 2 years later, I'm still here but they've closed.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Northeast PA
I only noticed that I was sitting too far back on the stock seat after I got the new seat with the backrest, didn't realize I was arching my back so much. The backrest forces me to sit upright and eliminated the back pain after the first two hour ride. The best money I've spent on the bike yet. Feels great to push back and stretch some during a ride.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Atlanta, GA
I bought the HD backrest for my Ultra Classic. Really helps. I didn't see a big need for an "adjustable" backrest. Once I got it set up to my satisfaction I don't need to move it around.
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like the guy said its more about how you sit on a bike back versus hand postion, i put apes on my bike just shoulder level but have a 12 in pullback wow what a difference, they make me sit straight
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Road Master
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Kind of a crappy picture but this is a Corbin seat and Corbin backrest on my Dyna. I find that it does help, if I adjust it just right. The backrest is easily removable (as is the pillion, passenger backrest, luggage rack, bags and windshield, all "quick-disconnect").
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my back was aching after only an hour or so in the saddle when riding my Fatboy. I recently added a backrest to the RK, and have been getting it adjusted to me and my riding position. think I may have it dialed in. what a difference. too many years flying Hueys and smurf-jets have really screwed up my back. I tend to slouch over when riding, and the backrest makes me sit up straighter. musch better.